Latvia · Storytelling Tours

Riga's Central Market Tour & Tasting

2 Hours Round trip from Riga Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Riga Central Market with a guided storytelling tour
02 Learn how the market became one of the largest and most modern in Europe
03 Hear stories from World War II and Soviet times
04 See the market’s interesting cellars and surrounding area
05 Taste a variety of Latvian food and drinks
06 Try fish, cheese, meat, jam, and unexpected local combinations

Discover one of Riga’s most fascinating landmarks on a guided walk through the Central Market, where history, architecture, and local food come together. Learn how this remarkable market became one of the largest and most modern in Europe as your guide shares the stories hidden within its old walls.

Along the way, hear how the market pavilions were used during World War II and what role the building played in Soviet times. Explore the market’s interesting cellars and surrounding areas before finishing with a tasting of Latvian specialties, including fish, cheese, meat, jam, drinks, and other unexpected flavour combinations.

Discover one of Riga’s most fascinating landmarks on a guided walk through the Central Market, where history, architecture, and local food come together.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Riga

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

There are many legends and stories hidden in the walls of the old Central Market building. You will find out how this market became the largest and most modern market in all of Europe.

Your guide will tell you how the pavilions of the Central Market were used during World War II and hear what was the purpose of this building in Soviet times. You will also see interesting cellars of the market and the places around it.

At the end of the tour, you will have a chance to try many different kinds of delicious Latvian food: fish, cheese, meat, specific jam, drinks and more. You will also discover interesting and unexpected product combinations.

The route